Bristol Street Transit Corridor Study

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Tresa Oliveri

Study Overview

The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) is working to improve transit service along
the Bristol Street Corridor, which was previously identified as one of several
“opportunity corridors.” Located in central Orange County, the Bristol Street Corridor
has become a critical north-south connection, linking residents, businesses, schools,
and key destinations in Santa Ana, Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, and Irvine. The study will
analyze and develop options to improve the flow of traffic and public transit along the
Bristol Street corridor from West 17th Street in Santa Ana to Sunflower Avenue including
the South Coast Metro area in Santa Ana and connections to John Wayne Airport.

Having begun in October 2018, the study is expected to conclude by summer 2020 and will
identify solutions to improve public transportation and traffic conditions by:

Background

Orange County is the second densest County in California and is expecting vast growth over
the next two decades. Population and employment will grow an additional 10% and 17%,
respectively and further increase the demand for improvements of public transportation
services. In order to improve public transportation, OCTA completed the OC Transit
Vision, in February 2018, a 20-year plan for enhancing and expanding public transit
services throughout Orange County. This plan identified 11 corridors in Orange County to
address growing transportation demands for major investments in high quality public
transit improvements. For this reason, the Bristol Street corridor was chosen to be
evaluated for transit system improvements, which may also one day connect corridor
communities with the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center (SARTC), John Wayne
Airport and the future OC Streetcar.

Study Status

The study will be completed in summer 2020 and engage public stakeholders during each phase
from corridor assessment to final alternatives evaluation. The first round of public
outreach will begin in summer 2019 and provide public stakeholders the opportunity to
give input on their thoughts and perspectives on the corridor and the study’s developing
conceptual alternatives.

FAQ

What is the Bristol Street Transit Corridor?
Bristol Street, located in Santa Ana, Costa Mesa and Newport Beach, is among the
heaviest traveled roadways in Orange County and supports high levels of public
transit riders. The corridor spans from West 17th Street to Sunflower Avenue,
however the study will also evaluate connections to John Wayne Airport. The busy
corridor serves as a primary north-south route, providing access to several key
destinations, including Santa Ana College (SAC), the Orange County Civic Center,
Downtown Santa Ana (DTSA), South Coast Metro, and South Coast Plaza. It also
runs in close proximity to two regional transportation centers, the Santa Ana
Regional Transportation Center (SARTC) with 65+ trains daily and Orange County’s
John Wayne Airport, as well as intersecting with the path of the future OC
Streetcar.

Why is the Bristol Street Transit Corridor being studied, and what will it
achieve?
The Bristol Street Corridor was identified in February 2018 by the Orange County
Transportation Authority (OCTA) as one of 11 high demand transit corridors with
potential to benefit from public transit investment and improvements in public
transportation services. The goals of the study are to:

Improve the frequency, service, and reliability of public
transportation,

Support first/last mile connections to jobs, services, retail
centers, and multi-family/mixed use developments, and

Enhance the customer service experience and convenience of public
transportation.

How can I provide input on this study?
The first round of community engagement begins in summer 2019. Please share your
experience traveling Bristol Street and your opinions on improving service by
taking a short survey. You
are also invited to participate in the
upcoming community meeting process. Sign-up
to receive meeting invitations and study updates.

When will the study complete?
The study began in late 2018 and is expected to be completed by summer 2020.

How can I stay informed about the latest developments?
Please sign-up to receive meeting invitations and news on the study by signing-up
to receive news updates and invitations to upcoming public meetings.

Who do I contact with study questions?
Please direct public comments and inquiries to OCTA’s Community Relations
Principal, Tresa Oliveri, either by phone (714) 560-5374 or via email toliveri@octa.net.

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Study Overview

The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) is working to improve transit service along
the Bristol Street Corridor, which was previously identified as one of several
“opportunity corridors.” Located in central Orange County, the Bristol Street Corridor
has become a critical north-south connection, linking residents, businesses, schools,
and key destinations in Santa Ana, Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, and Irvine. The study will
analyze and develop options to improve the flow of traffic and public transit along the
Bristol Street corridor from West 17th Street in Santa Ana to Sunflower Avenue including
the South Coast Metro area in Santa Ana and connections to John Wayne Airport.

Having begun in October 2018, the study is expected to conclude by summer 2020 and will
identify solutions to improve public transportation and traffic conditions by:

Background

Orange County is the second densest County in California and is expecting vast growth over
the next two decades. Population and employment will grow an additional 10% and 17%,
respectively and further increase the demand for improvements of public transportation
services. In order to improve public transportation, OCTA completed the OC Transit
Vision, in February 2018, a 20-year plan for enhancing and expanding public transit
services throughout Orange County. This plan identified 11 corridors in Orange County to
address growing transportation demands for major investments in high quality public
transit improvements. For this reason, the Bristol Street corridor was chosen to be
evaluated for transit system improvements, which may also one day connect corridor
communities with the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center (SARTC), John Wayne
Airport and the future OC Streetcar.

Study Status

The study will be completed in summer 2020 and engage public stakeholders during each phase
from corridor assessment to final alternatives evaluation. The first round of public
outreach will begin in summer 2019 and provide public stakeholders the opportunity to
give input on their thoughts and perspectives on the corridor and the study’s developing
conceptual alternatives.

FAQ

FAQ

What is the Bristol Street Transit Corridor?
Bristol Street, located in Santa Ana, Costa Mesa and Newport Beach, is among the
heaviest traveled roadways in Orange County and supports high levels of public
transit riders. The corridor spans from West 17th Street to Sunflower Avenue,
however the study will also evaluate connections to John Wayne Airport. The busy
corridor serves as a primary north-south route, providing access to several key
destinations, including Santa Ana College (SAC), the Orange County Civic Center,
Downtown Santa Ana (DTSA), South Coast Metro, and South Coast Plaza. It also
runs in close proximity to two regional transportation centers, the Santa Ana
Regional Transportation Center (SARTC) with 65+ trains daily and Orange County’s
John Wayne Airport, as well as intersecting with the path of the future OC
Streetcar.

Why is the Bristol Street Transit Corridor being studied, and what will it
achieve?
The Bristol Street Corridor was identified in February 2018 by the Orange County
Transportation Authority (OCTA) as one of 11 high demand transit corridors with
potential to benefit from public transit investment and improvements in public
transportation services. The goals of the study are to:

Improve the frequency, service, and reliability of public
transportation,

Support first/last mile connections to jobs, services, retail
centers, and multi-family/mixed use developments, and

Enhance the customer service experience and convenience of public
transportation.

How can I provide input on this study?
The first round of community engagement begins in summer 2019. Please share your
experience traveling Bristol Street and your opinions on improving service by
taking a short survey. You
are also invited to participate in the
upcoming community meeting process. Sign-up
to receive meeting invitations and study updates.

When will the study complete?
The study began in late 2018 and is expected to be completed by summer 2020.

How can I stay informed about the latest developments?
Please sign-up to receive meeting invitations and news on the study by signing-up
to receive news updates and invitations to upcoming public meetings.

Who do I contact with study questions?
Please direct public comments and inquiries to OCTA’s Community Relations
Principal, Tresa Oliveri, either by phone (714) 560-5374 or via email toliveri@octa.net.